March Madness is almost here  – it really is — and it’s time to get your brackets ready populated. The 68-team NCAA Tournament field will be revealed on Selection Sunday, March 16, and from there, it’s all about the match ups, upsets, buzzer-beaters, and heartbreaks as your favorite  college basketball team(s) battle it out in a single-elimination 64-team bracket for the NCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship.

For those looking to track all the madness of March, a printable March Madness bracket is the perfect way to follow along. Whether you’re making your best (or worst) predictions, competing in an office pool, or just hoping your team doesn’t get eliminated in the first round, having a bracket in hand makes the tournament that much more exciting.

Key Dates for March Madness 2025

Selection Sunday – March 16 (Men’s bracket at 6 p.m. ET on CBS, Women’s bracket at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN)
First Four – March 18-19
First Round – March 20-21
Second Round – March 22-23
Sweet 16 – March 27-28
Elite Eight – March 29-30
Final Four – April 5 (Alamodome, San Antonio, TX)
National Championship – April 7 (Alamodome, San Antonio, TX)

With conference tournaments wrapping up, teams are still fighting for automatic bids while bubble teams hope to sneak into the bracket. This year, Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida are looking like No. 1 seeds, but nothing is final until Selection Sunday.

Where to Watch March Madness 2025

The Men’s NCAA Tournament will be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV, while the Women’s Tournament will air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews. For those streaming the action, Paramount+ will carry men’s games airing on CBS, while Max (with the B/R Sports add-on) will provide access to games on TBS, TNT, and TruTV. Additionally, DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling offer various packages to cover all channels needed to watch every game.

You’re all set for March Madness 2025. With both PDF and Excel versions, you’ve got the perfect bracket to track upsets and enjoy the tournament. Choose your favorite and get ready for the excitement. These printable brackets are your ticket to March Madness 2025 excitement. Whether you prefer the classic PDF or flexible Excel, you’re ready to follow all the action and compete with friends. Here’s to a great tournament.